Learn Something New Daily with SUNY-ESF at the State Fair

August 25 through September 5, 2005
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SYRACUSE, N.Y.  Make paper, sample liquid nitrogen ice cream, see a boat run on solar power, make a birdfeeder, or design a bug. These are just a few of the things you can do and learn at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s exhibit at the New York State Fair Aug. 25 through Sept. 5.

The college will be at the fair daily with different activities, exhibits and demonstrations for visitors of all ages from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the ESF tent located in the New York State Parks at the State Fair area in front of the Horticulture Building.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Thursday, August 25 & Friday, August 26  From Molecules to Ecosystems

Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August 28  Solar Boating

See the solar-powered boat made by ESF engineering students and taken to a national competition. Learn about the boat and the competition from the Faculty of Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering. Live demonstrations in the pond at noon and 3 p.m. both days.

Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30  Make Your Own Paper

Learn how to make hand-made paper with ESF’s Faculty of Paper Science and Engineering.

Wednesday, August 31  Into the Woods

Take this opportunity to learn about the college’s 25,000 acres of forest land in New York and how they are used, see demonstrations of tree measurement tools, see a range of research activities and instruction programs and ask questions of our experts.

Thursday, September 1  The Wonders of Chemistry

Kids can learn the science behind liquid nitrogen ice cream and slime with ESF’s Faculty of Chemistry. Learn how chemistry is helping humans understand the environment and developing products for the 21st century.

Friday, September 2  Forest for the Trees

Learn about trees commonly found in New York State and about the Forest and Natural Resources Management program at ESF. Spruce and pine tree seedlings available along with information about planting.

Saturday, September 3; Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5  Carnival

Take a break from the hubbub of the fair and bring the kids over for some environmentally themed activities.

ESF’s exhibit is made possible through a cooperative agreement with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.